I discussed the reign of Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022) and the future of the Crown in Canada during the reign of King Charles III in a panel discussion with Canada’s History Magazine
Click here to watch “The Future of the Crown in Canada” at Canada’s History Magazine
In my latest article for the Canadian Encyclopedia, I discuss the life and legacy of Princess Margaret including her tours of Canada and the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto.
Click here to read my article about Princess Margaret in the Canadian Encyclopedia
In an interview with Cassandra Szklarski at the Canadian Press, I discussed portrayals of Toronto and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s time in Canada as presented in the recent Netflix documentary, “Harry and Meghan.”
Click here to read “A look at the Canadian content in ‘Harry & Meghan’” in the Toronto Star
My new article in the Historica Canada Canadian Encyclopedia is about Autumn Phillips, the Canadian former wife of Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest grandchild, Peter Phillips.
Click here to read my article in the Canadian Encyclopedia about Autumn Phillips
I discussed Season 5 of The Crown on Netflix, which will be released on November 9, including why this season is more controversial than previous seasons, and how the priorities of historical fiction are different from those of historical scholarship.
I also recently discussed the accession of King Charles III and The Monarchy in Canada with CBC Kids
My interview with CBC Airplay: What Is Queen Elizabeth II’s Legacy to Canada?
I discussed the English Consorts: Power, Influence, and Dynasty series with co-editors Elena Woodacre, Aidan Norrie, and Joanna Laynesmith on the Royal Studies Podcast including key themes in the history royal consorts, and the challenges of co-editing a book series that includes chapters on every English/British royal consort from 1066 to the present day!
Click here to listen to English Consorts: Power, Influence, and Dynasty on the Royal Studies Podcast
Click here to purchase the first volume in the series to be published: Tudor and Stuart Consorts: Power, Influence and Dynasty, edited by Aidan Norrie, Carolyn Harris, J. L. Laynesmith, Danna R. Messer and Elena Woodacre.
I discussed the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II and popular perceptions of the royal family in Canada with Rabble Radio.
Click here to listen to Keep Calm and Carry On: Reviewing the Royals in Canada
My new article in the Historica Canada Canadian Encyclopedia is about Princess Anne (HRH The Princess Royal) with a focus on her Canadian charitable work and patronages, official and working visits to Canada and her participation in the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.
Click here to read Princess Anne (HRH The Princess Royal) in the Canadian Encyclopedia